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Make Your Own Crackers – Homemade Wheat Thins

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Make your own crackers! These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

Wheat Thins are my favorite kind of cracker. I can go through half a box in one sitting, easy. This can often result in no wheat thins around when I really want some. To fix this problem I have an incredibly easy recipe to make your own crackers that in my opinion taste better than the store bought Wheat Thins and are made with real ingredients that I can actually pronounce. The recipe that I use has only a few simple ingredients; whole wheat flour, sugar/honey, salt, paprika, butter, water and vanilla. I love that I always have these ingredients on hand and they only take about 10 minutes to bake. I’ve only made a few varieties of homemade crackers and these near the top of the list. They are crispy and crunchy but slightly chewy in the center. The perfect cracker!

Make Your Own Crackers

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Wheat Thins are my favorite kind of cracker. I can go through half a box in one sitting, easy. This can often result in no wheat thins around when I really want some. To fix this problem I have an incredibly easy recipe for Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers that in my opinion taste better and are made with real ingredients that I can actually pronounce. The recipe that I use has only a few simple ingredients; whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, paprika, butter, water and vanilla. I love that I always have these ingredients on hand and they only take about 10 minutes to bake. I've only made a few varieties of homemade crackers and these near the top of the list. They are crispy and crunchy but slightly chewy in the center. The perfect cracker! Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers First mix flour, sugar, salt and paprika to a bowl and whisk until well combined. Then with a knife or fork, cut butter into flour mixture until the mixture has a crumb like consistency. These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. It should look a little something like this. These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Next mix together the water and vanilla (and honey if you're not using sugar) and pour into the flour mixture. Using your hands mix the water into the flour until a dough in formed. These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Split the dough in half and roll out each half on a floured piece of parchment paper. Roll out as thin and evenly as you can (about 1/16 inch). Use a pizza cutter and cut dough into desired shapes of your choosing ( I like the traditional shape of squares, but I'm pretty boring). These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Lift up parchment paper and place on a 2 separate baking sheets. These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes making sure to rotate the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking. Watch them closely because they can burn quickly. These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Cool completely and then make a yummy dip with my DIY Homemade Hidden Valley Ranch Mix. It is so good! These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Below is the printable recipe. Happy baking! Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers Author: Karrie Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 60 Ingredients 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tbsp sugar or honey 1/2 tsp salt, plus extra for sprinkling on top 1/4 tsp paprika 4 tbsp salted butter 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water 1/4 tsp vanilla Instructions add flour, sugar, salt and paprika to a bowl and whisk until well combined. with a knife or fork, cut butter into flour mixture until the mixture has a crumb like consistency. Mix together the water and vanilla (and honey if you're not using sugar) and pour into the flour mixture. Using your hands mix the water into the flour until a dough in formed. Split the dough in half and roll out each half on a floured piece of parchment paper. Roll out as thin and evenly as you can (about 1/16 inch). Use a pizza cutter and cut dough into desired shapes of your choosing. Lift up parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes making sure to rotate the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking. Watch them closely because they burn quickly. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Recipe make about 60 crackers give or take.

 

First mix flour, sugar, salt and paprika to a bowl and whisk until well combined. Then with a knife or fork, cut butter into flour mixture until the mixture has a crumb like consistency.

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

It should look a little something like this.

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

Next mix together the water and vanilla (and honey if you’re not using sugar) and pour into the flour mixture. Using your hands mix the water into the flour until a dough in formed.

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

Split the dough in half and roll out each half on a floured piece of parchment paper. Roll out as thin and evenly as you can (about 1/16 inch). Use a pizza cutter and cut dough into desired shapes of your choosing ( I like the traditional shape of squares, but I’m pretty boring).

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

Lift up parchment paper and place on a 2 separate baking sheets.

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes making sure to rotate the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking. Watch them closely because they can burn quickly.

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

Cool completely and then make a yummy dip with my DIY Homemade Hidden Valley Ranch Mix. It is so good!

These Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers take about 10 minutes to make, taste better than store bought and are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce.

Below is the printable recipe. Happy baking!

Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers

Homemade Wheat Thins are incredibly easy to make your own crackers!
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crackers, wheat thins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar or honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus extra for sprinkling on top
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
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Instructions

  • Add flour, sugar, salt and paprika to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
  • With a knife or fork, cut butter into flour mixture until the mixture has a crumb like consistency.
  • Mix together the water and vanilla (and honey if you're not using sugar) and pour into the flour mixture.
  • Using your hands mix the water into the flour until a dough in formed.
  • Split the dough in half and roll out each half on a floured piece of parchment paper. Roll out as thin and evenly as you can (about 1/16 inch).
  • Use a pizza cutter and cut dough into desired shapes of your choosing. Lift up parchment paper and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes making sure to rotate the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking. Watch them closely because they burn quickly.
  • Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
  • Recipe makes about 60 crackers give or take.

Nutrition

Serving: 6Crackers | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Comments

  1. Gena Nadeau says

    November 8, 2020

    Have you ever tried rolling these out with a pasta machine?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      November 12, 2020

      I haven’t, but seems like an interesting idea!

      Reply
  2. Jessie says

    June 15, 2020

    How long does this stay fresh if I put them into a ziplock bag?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      June 15, 2020

      There’s some air that will get through plastic bags, so they won’t last too long at room temp. – maybe 4-5 days? If you want them to last longer you can try to freeze them.

      Reply
  3. Julia says

    December 31, 2019

    Has anyone tried it with just honey?

    Reply
    • Traci Cruit says

      October 20, 2020

      I did! They were delicious!

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    June 18, 2017

    1 star
    The nutrition facts state serving size is 1 cracker. Is this correct? If so, eating Nabisco’s wheat thins would be healthier. Nabisco has a serving size of 16 crackers per serving. Please advise.
    Thank you,

    Reply
    • Tracy Iseminger says

      June 18, 2017

      Thanks for catching that. The recipe makes approximately 60 crackers and I broke it down into 10 servings of 6 crackers per serving.

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    March 25, 2017

    5 stars
    I just made this Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers and it was the best ever! Thanks for the delicious recipe. Can’t wait to make more them.

    Reply

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